Frances Recile Maffei, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away May 10, 2018 at age 89. Born in Independence, Frances lived in New Orleans most of her life and spent her final years in Virginia surrounded by family. She was the beloved widow of Russell Maffei and is survived by two daughters, Mary Katherine Tromatore (Frank) and Carol Lynn Maffei-McCann (Mark); four grandchildren, Christopher and Kimberly Tromatore, Angela Campo Wells (Aaron), and Anthony R. Campo; and two great-grandchildren, Andrew and Adalyn Wells.
Frances spent a lifetime creating a loving home for her family and treasured being a grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a member of the Lakeview Botany Guild and St. Dominic Parish. Her selfless spirit, warm smile, and big heart touched all who knew her. Frances' unconditional love, extraordinary strength, and boundless generosity will be missed and forever cherished.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m., followed by Mass at 12 p.m. Burial will be in Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum following Mass.
To view and sign the guest book, visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com
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